A source close to the club said: “The club are finally going to kick-start contract talks with David very soon. There were hints of talks in the summer but formal discussions had not yet started, it was just a matter of time. There is no problem and the money men are committed to tying him down for the long-term”.

The club is aiming for a new five-year contract for the ex-Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, who has been linked to a move to Real Madrid for close to three years now.